Classic Cheddar Corn

Classic Cheddar Corn captured the first prize in the side dish category in a "Cheese Makes the Recipe" contest sponsored by Sargento. Betty Baker of Beach City Ohio created this family recipe.
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Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. minced onions
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
3/4 cup lowfat milk
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) Sargento® ChefStyle Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
   
2. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
   
3. Add corn, milk, salt, white pepper and bell pepper and heat to a boil over high heat.
   
4. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 5 minutes or until bubbly, stirring occasionally.
   
5. Stir in cheese just until melted. Garnish with parsley.